Stafford, TX · Fort Bend County
Specific Use Permit Application
The property owner's application for a Specific Use Permit allowing a particular use of land within the City of Stafford.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Property owners seeking approval for a use not permitted by right in their zoning district file this Specific Use Permit application with Stafford's Planning & Zoning Division. The owner's certification requires a notarized signature confirming ownership and authorization for the request.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents seeking a Specific Use Permit for land within the City of Stafford.
Why it needs a notary
The application's owner certification requires the signature to be acknowledged before a notary public, with commission expiration recorded.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Specific Use Permit Application from Stafford's Planning & Zoning page.
- 2
Complete the Application
Describe the proposed use and property details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the owner certification before your commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized application with Stafford Planning & Zoning.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Stafford. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I notarize a Stafford Specific Use Permit application?
- Complete the application and sign the owner certification before a commissioned online notary before filing with Planning & Zoning.
- Do I need a notary for a Specific Use Permit?
- Yes, the owner's certification on the application must be acknowledged before a notary.
- Who signs the Specific Use Permit application?
- The property owner or an authorized agent with proof of authorization signs and has the signature notarized.
- Can I notarize this online?
- Yes, Texas authorizes remote online notarization; check with the city if unsure whether they accept it.